{"id":8941,"date":"2021-12-16T09:39:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=8941"},"modified":"2022-06-10T14:02:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T21:02:24","slug":"the-best-shoes-for-healthcare-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/the-best-shoes-for-healthcare-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Shoes for Healthcare Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Best-Shoes-for-Healthcare-WorkersFT.jpg\" alt=\"group of medical workers working together in hospital\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Best-Shoes-for-Healthcare-WorkersFT.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Best-Shoes-for-Healthcare-WorkersFT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Best-Shoes-for-Healthcare-WorkersFT-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare workers have always gone above and beyond to provide lifesaving care to their patients. Healthcare often requires long hours and intense physical labor of its practitioners, leading to fatigue, injuries, and, increasingly, mental and emotional burnout.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re in the industry, we don\u2019t have to tell you this (but we do want to say thank you!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the pandemic, it\u2019s become increasingly clear that our medical professionals are in need of their own care as well. This doesn\u2019t just mean clapping and cheering for them at the conclusion of a long shift. Although gratitude and recognition certainly don\u2019t go unnoticed, healthcare workers are looking for tangible ways to improve their work lives and keep themselves healthy and comfortable throughout their shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to footwear, designing comfortable and durable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/work\/comfortable-shoes-for-medical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare shoes<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">means incorporating next-level support with slip-resistant soles, breathable uppers, and a number of other advanced options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a quality pair of comfortable shoes for yourself or for a healthcare professional near and dear to your heart, look no further than our list of the best shoes for healthcare workers today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>First, a Note on Trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get to the list, it\u2019s important to discuss the prevalence of comfort and style in the modern workplace. One of the most enduring trends of the last decade is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/7-tips-to-style-athleisure-for-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">athleisure for work<\/a>. From the boardroom to the emergency room, more and more workers are looking to incorporate casual, sporty, and comfortable clothes into their everyday attire. Today&#8217;s trend and fashion advances has created<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/wear-to-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comfortable work shoes<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that still look fashionable. The right shoe will provide you with both maximum comfort and a chic look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its association with popular movements for personal wellness and the elimination of gendered formalwear in the workplace, athleisure remains one of the most viable options for stylish business casual clothing. For healthcare workers, who more often than not need both comfortable and durable pieces to wear during the workday\u2014and worknight\u2014athleisure provides plenty of potential apparel options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to breathable, functional, and wrinkle-resistant clothing, athleisure workwear offers many choices in the way of footwear for healthcare workers. For example, if you\u2019re looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/top-7-stylish-nursing-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stylish nursing shoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Vionic offers a number of slip-on and lace-up sneakers with breathable uppers and durable a slip resistant outsole that will keep you on your feet from the beginning to the end of your long shift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, frequent pandemic-related lockdowns and a rise in telecommuting helped create an 84% increase in women\u2019s athleisure orders.<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just because you never stopped commuting to work doesn\u2019t mean you should miss out on one of fashion\u2019s hottest workwear trends! If you\u2019re wondering how to wear athleisure to work, look no further than your own two feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BlogBanner_May_JuneVionic-Pro.jpg\" alt=\"shop-slip-resistant-shoes\" width=\"998\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BlogBanner_May_JuneVionic-Pro.jpg 998w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BlogBanner_May_JuneVionic-Pro-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BlogBanner_May_JuneVionic-Pro-768x180.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Slip-Ons To Keep You On The Move<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to comfort and versatility, many healthcare workers choose slip-ons for their busy day-to-day. Whether for commuting to the office or making the rounds on your floor, slip-ons provide sleek style and round the clock support for your tired feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From sporty to professional, a good slip-on for a healthcare setting should provide slip resistance, shock absorption, machine washing, and especially stain resistance. With their ease of use and durability, slip-ons are the best comfortable shoes for nurses and other medical professionals who are always on the go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8953\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Juliana-pro-slip-on-sneaker.png\" alt=\"Juliana pro slip on sneaker, black\" width=\"512\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Juliana-pro-slip-on-sneaker.png 512w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Juliana-pro-slip-on-sneaker-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you count on slip-ons to get you to the end of your shift, consider these options from Vionic:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Julianna Pro Slip-On Sneaker <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/julianna-slip-on-sneaker.html?76=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sporty sneaker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides lightweight breathability, weather and fluid resistance, and non-slip support without sacrificing even an ounce of style. The Julianna Pro, which features Vio-Grip technology, is both professional and casual, a perfect choice for nurses and other healthcare workers who know that comfort and style don\u2019t need to be mutually exclusive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zinah Slip-On Sneaker <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featuring a blend of nubuck, leather, and elastic, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/zinah-slip-on-sneaker.html?76=1008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zinah Slip-On<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers professional styling with all-day comfort and durability. With a lightweight design and a durable rubber outsole, these slip-ons are an absolute game-changer for healthcare workers, such as administrators and receptionists, who find themselves operating in an office setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While slip-ons are also perfect to slip off at the end of a tiring workday, you can rest assured knowing that Vionic\u2019s attention to detail and healthcare-centered designs will leave your feet feeling fresh for whatever the next shift will bring. If you\u2019re looking for a nursing shoe with more support, however, you might want to try a pair of professional sneakers on for size.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sneakers for Work and Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sneakers haven\u2019t always been accepted in the workplace. These days, however, changing attitudes about professionalism and an increasing focus on all-day comfort in workwear have enabled workers across a variety of industries to wear sneakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranging from sporty to dress-casual, the best sneakers can easily help you answer the question of how to dress up athleisure without giving an inch in the way of comfort. Lucky for you, the Vionic Pro collection features great sneakers in a number of styles for men and women alike.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kiara Pro Sneaker \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a padded collar and Vio-Motion support, the Kiara Pros are designed to keep nurses and other healthcare professionals protected and comfortable. These shoes are specifically made to meet the needs of nurses who spend all day on their feet, and their athletic design draws inspiration from the best distance running shoes out there. You may even be tempted to take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/kiara-pro-sneaker.html?76=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiara Pros<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a jog on your way home from work&#8230;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">okay, maybe not!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good pair of sneakers isn\u2019t just trendy. In healthcare, the shoes you wear to get the job done can make a huge difference in your mental and physical health. But staying in style is never a bad thing, of course, and you may even find yourself wearing your work sneakers on the weekend before you know it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8954\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syra-White-Medical_822408c1-low.jpg\" alt=\"Healthcare worker wearing comfortable shoes\" width=\"512\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syra-White-Medical_822408c1-low.jpg 512w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Syra-White-Medical_822408c1-low-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Business Casual Options for Administrators and Office Professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors, nurses, and physician\u2019s assistants aren\u2019t the only people responsible for providing quality healthcare and support to patients and their loved ones. Hospitals and doctor\u2019s offices depend on the tireless dedication of administrators, receptionists, and other trained personnel who keep things running smoothly on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself in this category, there are plenty of business casual options to keep you comfortable and up-to-date with today\u2019s fashion trends. Some of Vionic\u2019s options include:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emery High Top \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sleek leather high top features a hidden heel with over 5 centimeters of lift as well as a comfortable rubber outsole. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/emery-high-top.html?76=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emery High Top<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ideal for both dressing up and dressing down and will give any healthcare administrator the comfort and confidence they need to ensure operational efficiency at all times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jacey Wedge <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sporty little numbers feature a stylish platform wedge, a durable rubber outsole, and an elasticized top line for the perfect comfortable fit. Designed for standing and walking alike, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/jacey-wedge.html?76=70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacey Wedge <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a dependable shoe for healthcare workers in a business-casual office setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaping the benefits of athleisure comfort in a formal or casual professional environment has never been easier. Sometimes, avoiding burnout can be as simple as expressing a sense of personal identity through your fashion choices in the workplace. If you don\u2019t need to sacrifice style for comfort when it comes to footwear, why wouldn\u2019t you try something that can give you both?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Supportive Footwear Designed for Podiatric Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For healthcare professionals who rely on their shoes as a source of dependable comfort, it\u2019s important to create design options that appeal to both style and versatility. Physicians and nurses have taken on unimaginable responsibilities to provide optimum care to their patients both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The last thing they should have to worry about is their feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vionic\u2019s Vio-Motion support for heel pain is specifically designed to alleviate the all-too-common symptoms of such conditions as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. While these conditions affect people from all walks of life, the demanding nature of healthcare work has been thought to contribute to increased prevalence of plantar fasciitis and other related conditions in physicians and nurses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8955\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tate-Black_b81fb137-low.jpg\" alt=\"Tate black sneakers\" width=\"512\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tate-Black_b81fb137-low.jpg 512w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tate-Black_b81fb137-low-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Find Your Next Favorite Work Shoe with Vionic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare workers are known for being on their feet all day and all night. Whatever it takes to take care of their patients, these dedicated professionals do it. While it\u2019s one thing to applaud healthcare workers for their heroism and daily sacrifices, it\u2019s another thing altogether to recognize their unique needs when it comes to staying healthy and ready for the next shift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of your role in the healthcare system, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/vionicshoes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vionic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has your back (and your feet) when it comes to your comfort. Our thoughtfully-designed shoes are engineered with your long-term health <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">day-to-day needs in mind. Slip into your new go-to work shoes with Vionic!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noguchi, Yuki. &#8220;Health workers know what good care is. Pandemic burnout is getting in the way.&#8221; NPR. 2 october 2021.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2021\/10\/02\/1039312524\/health-workers-know-what-good-care-is-pandemic-burnout-is-getting-in-the-way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2021\/10\/02\/1039312524\/health-workers-know-what-good-care-is-pandemic-burnout-is-getting-in-the-way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Athleisure Trend Accelerates During Lockdown.&#8221; <em>Direct Commerce<\/em>. 17 February, 2021,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homeofdirectcommerce.com\/news\/athleisure-trend-accelerates-during-lockdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/homeofdirectcommerce.com\/news\/athleisure-trend-accelerates-during-lockdown\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Sung, Kuo-Chang et al. \u201cPlantar fasciitis in physicians and nurses: a nationwide population-based study.\u201d Industrial health vol. 58,2 (2020): 153-160. doi:10.2486\/indhealth.2019-0069<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"more-link\" id=\"excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/the-best-shoes-for-healthcare-workers\/\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2607],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellness","dwtl normal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Best-Shoes-for-Healthcare-WorkersFT.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8941","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8941"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8941\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9728,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8941\/revisions\/9728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}